retinal ganglion cell

retinal ganglion cell

the only type of neuron in the retina that sends signals to the brain resulting from visual stimulation. Retinal ganglion cells receive input from retinal bipolar cells and amacrine cells. The axons of retinal ganglion cells form the optic nerve.

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